List of HSU Databases

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

O

P

Q

R

S

T

U

V

W

X

Y

Z

Title	Brief description
A Top
Abilene Library Consortia Catalog	(ALC) Search once for library materials located in any Consortia member library - Abilene Christian University, Abilene Public Library, Hardin-Simmons University, Howard Payne University, and McMurry University. Free web access.
Abingdon Ministry Matters	(Direct) Ministry Matters is a Bible reference resource website that includes access to more than 50,000 pages of Bible reference e-publications, including The New Interpreter’s Bible Commentary and The New Interpreter’s Dictionary of the Bible.  The site also offers a wealth of information and material for current and aspiring church leaders. Remote access with University Network account.
Abilene Reporter News	(Web) Full text articles from Abilene's local newspaper back to 1988. Free web access.
Academic Search Complete	(EBSCO) Full text, scholarly, multi-disciplinary database covering many areas of academic study including archaeology, astronomy, biology, chemistry, engineering, multicultural studies, general science, geography, geology, law, mathematics, music, physics, psychology, religion & theology, women's studies, and other fields. Remote access with University Network account.
Access World News	(Direct) Electronic editions of local, regional, and national U.S. newspapers as well as full-text content of key international sources, providing news coverage of politics, sports, industries, cultural activities, and people, as well as a variety of viewpoints on local and world issues. Paid ads are excluded. Remote access with University Network account.
ACS - American Chemical Society	(Direct) Full text electronic access to over 30 peer-reviewed research journals published, or co-published, by the American Chemical Society, a leading publisher in chemical and related sciences. Remote access with University Network account.
AGRICOLA	(Web) The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Library provides citations of journal articles, monographs, theses, patents, software, audiovisual materials, and technical reports related to agriculture from 1970 to the present. Free web access.
AGRICOLA	(EBSCO) A user-friendly interface to search the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Library. It includes the same citations for materials as the web version, with some links to full text. Remote access with University Network account.
Alcohol and Alcohol Problems Science Database	(Web) The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) has created this portal to support researchers and practitioners searching for information related to aspects of alcoholism and alcohol abuse. Includes links to a number of databases, journals, and Web sites focused on alcohol research and related topics from 1960 to the present. Free web access.
Alt HealthWatch	(EBSCO) Focuses on the many perspectives of complementary and alternative medicine. Includes pamphlets, booklets, special reports, original research, book excerpts, and full text articles from nearly 180 international journals, many peer-reviewed. Remote access with University Network account.
America: History & Life with Full Text	(EBSCO) Indexes literature covering the history and culture of the United States and Canada from prehistory to the present. Provides an international perspective on topics and events through citations, abstracts, and many full text articles and books dated 1955 to present. Remote access with University Network account.
America's News Magazines	(Direct) Full text coverage of U.S. and international news, business, lifestyle, entertainment, sports, and science and technology articles from familiar magazines. Remote access with University Network account.
ArticleFirst	(FirstSearch) Provides an index of journal articles taken from the table of contents of publications in business, humanities, medicine, popular culture, social sciences, science, and technology. Some links to full text. Remote access with University Network account.
Astrophysics Data System (ADS)	(Web) NASA funded Digital Library for Astronomy and Physics contains several databases that provide abstracts of articles and books published in astronomy, physics, astrophysics, geophysics, and science education. Provides access to electronic articles, data catalogs, archives, and digitized Observatory publications. Free web access.
ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials	(EBSCO) The American Theological Library Association provides this index to journal articles, book reviews, and collections of essays in all fields of religion. Includes full text articles from ATLA's online collection of major religion and theology journals. Remote access with University Network account.
B Top
Biblical Archaeology Society Archive	(Direct) A database dedicated to the dissemination of information about archaeology in the Bible lands. Contains the contents of three journals, Biblical Archaeology Review, Bible Review, and Archaeology Odyssey, as well as the text of five highly-acclaimed books, Ancient Israel, Aspects of Monotheism, Feminist Approaches to the Bible, The Rise of Ancient Israel and The Search for Jesus. Remote access with University Network account.
Bibliography of Native North Americans	(EBSCO) Citations for books, essays, journal articles, and government documents of the United States and Canada covering all aspects of native North American culture, history, and life from the sixteenth century to the present. Covers a wide range of topics including archaeology, multicultural relations, governance, gaming, legend, and literacy. Some full text. Remote access with University Network account.
BioOne Complete	(Direct) Offers full text articles from a collection of electronic journals published by scholarly societies in the biological, ecological, and environmental sciences. Offers dynamic links to cited references. Remote access with University Network account
Britannica	(Direct) Encyclopaedia Britannica Online provides searchable content from one of the most authoritative information sources in the world. Offers cross-referenced articles, images, maps, video, country statistics and comparisons, history timelines, notable quotes, and classic essays. Remote access with University Network account.
Business Source Complete	(EBSCO) Provides full text from journals and major reference works in all disciplines of business including marketing, management, accounting, finance and economics, plus case studies, investment research reports, industry reports, market research reports, country reports, company profiles, SWOT analyses and more. Remote access with University Network account.
C Top
Cambridge Histories Online	(Direct) Full text access to over 250 Cambridge history volumes published since 1960. These authoritative and scholarly works cover a broad range of topics including American, British, and world history, as well as history of economics, science, language, linguistics and other historical topics. Remote access with University Network account.
CANCERLIT	(Web) Provides coverage of cancer literature with more than 1.5 million citations and abstracts from biomedical journals, conference proceedings, books, reports, and doctoral theses. Free web access.
Census Online	(Web) The U.S. Dept. of Commerce Census Bureau website offers quality data about the nation's people and economy including housing, income, economic indicators, NAICS, foreign trade, geographic maps, and TIGER. Free web access.
CIAO	(Direct) Columbia International Affairs Online by Columbia University offers full text materials on public policy and international affairs. Includes journal articles, case studies, policy briefs, and working papers from esteemed research institutions such as the Carter Center and Cato Institute. Remote access with University Network account.
CINAHL Plus with Full Text	(EBSCO) Indexes nursing and allied health literature and provides full text from 1981. Covers nursing, biomedicine, alternative/complementary medicine, consumer health and allied health disciplines. Includes health care books and journals, nursing dissertations, conference proceedings, standards of practice, evidence-based care sheets, educational software, and audiovisuals. Remote access with University Network account.
ClasePeriodica	(FirstSearch) Offers citations from scholarly journals published in Spanish, Portuguese, French and English from 24 different countries in Latin America and the Carribbean. Focuses on social sciences, humanities, science, technology, and Pan-American issues. Remote access with University Network account.
Cochrane Library	(Direct) A collection of databases presenting research on the effectiveness of healthcare treatments and interventions. Presents independent evidence-based reviews of treatment studies, methods, clinical trials, technology assessments and economic evaluations to inform decisions on health care. Remote access with University Network account.
Communication and Mass Media Complete	(EBSCO) Offers indexing, abstracts , and full text for journals in communication, mass media, and other closely related fields of study. Includes searchable cited references and author profiles. Remote access with University Network account.
Computer Source	(EBSCO) Provides the latest information and current trends in high technology covering topics such as computer science, programming, artificial intelligence, cybernetics, information systems, robotics, and software. Offers both technical journals and consumer titles. Remote access with University Network account.
Congressional Collection	(ProQuest) Indexing and abstracts for congressional publications including the Congressional Record, U.S. Code, Statutes at Large, Code of Federal Regulations, Federal Register and Rules of Congress, plus political news sources, legislative histories, member biographies, committee assignments, voting records and financial data. Includes full text of key regulatory and statutory resources. Remote access with University Network account.
Consumer Health Complete	(EBSCO) Provides full text consumer-oriented health content to support patients' information needs. Covers all areas of health and wellness from mainstream medicine to complementary, holistic and integrated medicine. Remote access with University Network account.
Copyright Office Online	(Web) Find information and updates regarding copyright and fair use, copyright registration, copyright law and more, including publications and fact sheets. Free web access.
CQ Researcher	(Direct) Offers original, comprehensive reporting and analysis on issues in the news, providing in-depth, unbiased coverage of health, social trends, criminal justice, international affairs, education, the environment, technology, and the economy. Reports go back to 1991, and each offer an introductory overview, background and chronology on the topic, an assessment of the current situation, tables and maps, pro/con statements from representatives of opposing positions, and bibliographies of key sources. Remote access with University Network account.
CQ Weekly	(Direct) Delivers legislative news, nonpartisan analysis and in-depth reports on issues before Congress, including the status of bills, behind-the-scenes maneuvering, committee and floor activity, debates and all roll-call votes. Includes an archive to 1983. Remote access with University Network Account.
Credo Reference	(Direct) Find authoritative answers fast in full text, searchable content from almost 300 reference works covering a broad range of subjects. Remote access with University Network account.
D Top
Dallas Morning News	(Direct) Full text articles from the Dallas area newspaper from 1984. Remote access with University Network account.
Dallas Morning News Historical Archives.	(Direct) Digitized pages of the Dallas area newspaper from 1885 to 1984, including articles, display and classified ads, photos, and graphics, all searchable by keyword and date. Remote access with University Network account.
Dissertations	(FirstSearch) Bibliographic records for dissertations held in libraries around the world. Remote access with University Network account.
Directory of Open Access Journals	(Web) DOAJ is a comprehensive directory of scientific and scholarly journals, many of which provide free access to full text articles. Covers research in the sciences, literature, law, politics, economics, philosophy, and religion among other topics. Free web access.
E Top
E-books from ebrary	(Direct) ebrary’s Academic Complete is a growing collection of electronic books (e-books) from trusted publishers in all academic subject areas. View, copy or print pages, search for key words, jump to relevant chapters, save your research. Remote access with University Network account.
E-books on EBSCOhost	(EBSCO) Offers electronic versions of reference, professional and scholarly books (e-books) in a wide variety of subjects. Read the digitized texts page by page or search for specific content. Remote access with University Network account.
ebrary Free Collections	(Direct) Librarians at ebrary have gathered materials on specific topics from authoritative sources to create subject specific databases. Current topics include Cyberbullying, Breast Cancer, Natural Disasters and Extreme Weather and the H1N1 flu virus. Remote access with University Network account.
EBSCO Databases	(EBSCO) Group listing of full text and bibliographic databases designed for research and covering a broad range of subjects. Select up to five EBSCO databases to search at once. Remote access with University Network account.
ECO	(FirstSearch) Electronic Collection Online provides bibliographic information for articles from selected scholarly journals covering a broad range of subjects, with links to full text for subscribed content. Remote access with University Network account.
EconLit with Full Text	(EBSCO) The American Economic Association’s electronic database is the world’s foremost source of citations and abstracts to economic research dating back to 1886. It also provides links to full text articles in all fields of economics, including capital markets, country studies, econometrics, economic forecasting, government regulations, labor economics, and more. .
Economia y Negocios	(EBSCO) Produced in Peru by the oldest graduate school of business in the Spanish speaking world, this database focuses on business and economics and offers citations for articles from over 200 Spanish and Portuguese language journals published in Latin America, Spain, and the U.S. Remote access with University Network account.
Education Source	(EBSCO)A comprehensive collection of full-text education journals, monographs, and conference papers, covering scholarly research and information relating to all areas of education from early childhood to college and all educational specialties, such as multilingual education, health education, and testing. Some links to ERIC documents. Remote access with University network account.
Encyclopaedia Britannica	(Direct) Provides searchable content from one of the most authoritative information sources in the world. Offers cross-referenced articles, images, maps, video, country statistics and comparisons, history timelines, notable quotes, and classic essays. Remote access with University Network account.
ERIC	(EBSCO) A user-friendly interface to the Educational Resource Information Center which provides access to education literature and resources through citations, abstracts, and some full text. Indexes RIE-Resources in Education, CIJE-Current Index to Journals in Education, and some unpublished material, from 1966 to the present. Remote access with University Network account.
ERIC	(FirstSearch) Educational Resource Information Center provides annotated references to education literature and resources. Indexes RIE-Resources in Education, CIJE-Current Index to Journals in Education, and some unpublished material, from 1966 to the present. Some links to full text. Remote access with University Network account.
ERIC	(Web) Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, ERIC provides access to more than 1.2 million bibliographic records of journal articles and other education-related materials and, if available, includes links to full text. Free web access.
eStatement Studies	(Direct) Risk Management Association presents the industry standard for comparison of financial data, using unbiased information from data derived directly from annual statements of financial institutions’ borrowers and prospects in over 808 industries, organized by NAICS classification and size categories. Remote access with University Network account.
European Views of the Americas: 1493-1750	(Web) A free resource on the EBSCOhost platform, this collaborative effort with the John Carter Brown Library is a comprehensive index to printed records about the Americas written in Europe before 1750. It covers the history of European exploration, portrayals of Native American peoples, and other topics such as natural disasters, disease outbreaks, and slavery. Free web access.
F Top
FirstSearch Databases	(FirstSearch) A collection of reference databases offering bibliographic information and some full text from more than 10 million articles covering a wide range of subject areas. Search up to three databases at once. Remote access with University Network account.
Fuente Academica	(EBSCO) A unique collection of academic journals from renowned Latin American and Spanish publishers which includes full text coverage for over 250 scholarly Spanish language periodicals covering a variety of academic subjects. Remote access with University Network account.
Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia	(EBSCO) Provides over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas. Remote access with University Network account.
G Top
GeoRef	(EBSCO) Produced by the American Geosciences Institute, this comprehensive database contains bibliographic records for journals, books, maps, government reports, conference papers, theses and dissertations in geoscience. Subjects covered are environmental and engineering geology, hydrology, economic geology, geophysics, petrology, paleontology, marine geology and oceanography, and mineralogy. Some links to full text.
Global Road Warrior	(Direct) A comprehensive business travel, telecommunications, and cultural reference database that provides key facts on 175 countries, including information on the people, economy, climate, foreign exchange, local shop, hotel, airport phones and addresses, maps, and local work and social customs. Remote access with University Network account.
Google Scholar	(Web) Provides a search of scholarly literature across many disciplines and sources, including theses, books, abstracts and articles from academic publishers, professional societies, preprint repositories, universities and other scholarly organizations. Free web access.
Government Information	Web – GPO FDsys) The Government Printing Office's Federal Digital System (FDsys) provides free online access to official, authentic Federal Government publications and information products, including Congressional materials, Presidential materials, and materials from Federal agencies.
Government Periodicals Index	(ProQuest) Utilizes detailed subject and author indexing to cite a wealth of material published by the United States federal government on a multitude of subjects. Coverage from 1988. Remote access with University Network account.
Government Resources	(Web - USA.gov) Offers links to all kinds of information and websites published by federal, state, and local governments, searchable by topic. Includes A-Z agency index and online government services.
GreenFILE	(Web) A free resource via the EBSCOhost platform, this bibliographic database offers scholarly, government and general-interest titles covering all aspects of human impact to the environment, including global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more. Some full text. Free web access.
Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia	(Direct) Full text online version of Grzimeks Animal Encyclopedia covers more than 4,000 species categorized by Amphibians, Birds, Fish, Insects, Invertebrates, Mammals and Reptiles, including information on evolution, habitat, behavior, range and more. Remote access with University Network account.
H Top
Handbook of Texas Online	(Web) A multidisciplinary encyclopedia of Texas history, geography and culture sponsored by the Texas State Historical Association and the General Libraries at UT Austin. Contains full text articles on Texas historical and cultural events, people, places, and more. Free web access.
HCI Bibliography	(Web) An online bibliography on human-computer interaction, a discipline concerned with the design, evaluation and implementation of interactive computing systems for human use. Covers conferences, journals, books, and internet resources. Free web access.
Health Reference Center Academic	(TexShare) Provides citations and some full text and images of respected nursing, allied health and medical journals, consumer health magazines, newsletters, pamphlets, newspaper articles, topical overviews, and medical reference books. Remote access with University Network account.
Health Source: Consumer Edition	(EBSCO) Offers information on many health topics including the medical sciences, food sciences and nutrition, childcare, sports medicine and general health. Remote access with University Network account.
Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition	(EBSCO) Provides abstracts and full text for scholarly and peer-reviewed medical, nursing, and allied health journals covering many medical disciplines. Includes the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Consumer Medication Information (AHFS) database of prescription medicine information. Remote access with University Network account.
Heritage Quest	(TexShare) An essential resource for genealogical and historical researchers, this database includes Census images and name indexes, thousands of family and local histories, periodical articles index, and Freedman's Bank records. Remote access with University Network account.
HighWire Press	(Web) Stanford University provides the largest repository in the world of free, full text life science articles from high-impact, peer-reviewed journals published by scholarly science societies, university presses, and noted science publishers. Free web access.
Homeland Security Digital Library	(Web) The nation's premier collection of documents related to homeland security policy, strategy, and organizational management is made available through the Federal Depository at HSU library. Includes key policy documents, presidential directives, strategy documents, research reports and more. No login necessary. Free web access.
HSU Electronic Journals	(Direct) A search interface allowing the user to find full-text journal subscriptions available to the HSU community from any subscribed database. Search by journal title or by subject area. Remote access with University Network account.
I Top
IOPscience	Full text electronic access to over 60 journals published by the Institute of Physics in the areas of physics, astronomy, astrophysics, chemistry, computer science, engineering, nanotechnology and mathematics. Articles are from 1874 to present, and most have linked references and citations. Remote access with University Network account.
Info Trac Newsstand	(TexShare) Provides full text articles from U.S. newspapers and others from around the world, including England, Scotland, Ireland, Japan, Brazil, and more. Covers the Austin-American Statesman, Dallas Morning News, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Houston Chronicle, New York Times, Financial Times and Times (London). Remote access with University Network account.
Information Science & Technology Abstracts	(EBSCO) Indexes journal articles, books, research reports, conference proceedings and patents in the area of information science, including cataloging, classification, online information retrieval, information management, search engines, electronic publishing, and more. Some links to full text. Remote access with University Network account.
Internet & Personal Computing Abstracts	(EBSCO) Provides abstracts and indexing for literature on personal computing products and developments in business, the Internet, and home computing. Includes topics such as Macintosh and Windows platforms, programming, web development and more. Some links to full text. Remote access with University Network account.
J Top
JSTOR	(Direct) Named for Journal STORage, this database is a trusted archive of scholarly content offering high-resolution, scanned images of journal issues and pages as they were originally designed, printed, and illustrated. Contains back issues in the disciplines of the arts, sciences, humanities, business, and mathematics. No current issues. Remote access with University Network account.
L Top
Learning Express Library	(TexShare) Learning Express Library offers the practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, eBooks, and information you need to achieve the results you want—at school, at work, or in life. Prepare for a job search, graduate school admission, or professional certification and licensing with everything you need here to ensure success. Provided by TexShare. Remote access with University Network account..
Legal Collection	(EBSCO) Indexes respected, scholarly peer-reviewed law publications including journals, documents, and case studies. Provides information on topics such as criminal justice, international law, federal law, organized crime, medical, labor & human resource law, ethics, the environment and much more. Some links to full text. Remote access with University Network account.
Lexis Nexis Academic	(LexisNexis) Access over 6,000 news, business, and legal sources. News coverage includes back files and current national and regional newspapers, wire services, and international news. Business includes company information and financials. Legal sources include federal and state cases, tax law, and patents. Some full text. Remote access with University Network account.
Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts	(Web) A free resource via the EBSCOhost platform, this database provides citations and abstracts from periodical articles, books, research reports, and conference proceedings on librarianship and information science, with coverage back to the 1960s. Free web access.
Literature Resource Center	(TexShare) Provides full text journal articles, literary criticism, reviews, biographies, bibliographies, and critical analyses of more than 130,000 authors and their works from every age and literary discipline. Includes Contemporary Authors, Contemporary Literary Criticism, Dictionary of Literary Biography and more. Remote access with University Network account.
M Top
MAS Ultra - School Edition	(EBSCO) Provides full text for general interest and current events publications as well as pamphlets, reference works, primary source documents, biographies and images, including photos, maps, and flags. Remote access with University Network account.
MasterFILE Premier	(EBSCO) Contains full text of periodicals covering general reference, business, education, health, general science, multi-cultural issues and more. Coverage dates back to 1975 and includes reference works, primary source documents, photos, maps, and images. Remote access with University Network account.
MedicLatina	(EBSCO) A Spanish language collection of medical research and investigative journals published by renowned Latin American medical publishers. Offers full text for nearly 100 peer-reviewed medical journals in native Spanish. Remote access with University Network account.
MEDLINE	(EBSCO) A user-friendly interface to the National Library of Medicine's database providing citations and abstracts to authoritative information on medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system, pre-clinical sciences, and more. Some links to full text. Remote access with University Network account.
MEDLINE	(FirstSearch) The National Library of Medicine's database providing citations and abstracts to authoritative information on medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system, pre-clinical sciences, and more. Some links to full text. Remote access with University Network account.
Middle Search Plus	(EBSCO) Includes full text from popular magazines for middle and junior high school research plus biographies, historical essays, primary source documents, reference books and images. All full text articles are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles). Remote access with University Network account.
Military and Government Collection	(EBSCO) Offers current news pertaining to all branches of the military with full text for nearly 300 periodicals, academic journals and other content. Remote access with University Network account.
MLA Directory of Periodicals	(EBSCO) Gives publication information on over 7,100 journals and periodicals indexed in the MLA Bibliography. Includes editorial addresses, publishing frequency and scope, subscription pricing, and advertising information. Remote access with University Network account.
MLA International Bibliography	(EBSCO) The Modern Language Association of America indexes journal articles, books and dissertations in literature, rhetoric, language and linguistics, folklore, literary theory and criticism, and dramatic arts. Remote access with University Network account.
Morningstar	(Direct) Find comprehensive financial information on over 6,000 stocks, 20,000 mutual funds, and 150 Exchange-Traded Funds. Offers analyst research reports, fund ratings, current topic articles, and investing education courses. Remote access with University Network account.
Music Index Online	(Direct) A subject/author guide to music periodical literature published since 1975 covering all styles and genres of music. Cites book reviews, obituaries, news, and articles about music, musicians, and the music industry. Remote access with University Network account.
N Top
National Institutes of Health	(Web) The primary Federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research offers links to 27 Institutes and Centers such as the National Cancer Institute, National Institute on Aging, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institute of Nursing Research, and the National Library of Medicine. Free web access.
Natural and Alternative Treatment	(EBSCO) Contains detailed information on health conditions and illnesses, natural remedies, herbs, vitamins and supplements, drug interactions, alternative therapies, and functional foods. Remote access with University Network account.
New Testament Abstracts	(EBSCO) Includes citations and abstracts from books and articles published since 1985 concerning the New Testament, interpretation and analysis of its Gospels and Epistles, and historical context of early Christianity. Remote access with University Network account.
New York Times Historical Newspaper	(ProQuest) Coverage from the first issue in 1851 with digital reproductions of every page, including editorials, obituaries and advertising. Offers full page and article images with searchable full text. Updated annually.
NewsBank	(Direct) Provides Web-based access to current and archived content from more than 2,000 newspaper titles, as well as newswires, transcripts, business journals, periodicals, government documents and other publications. Remote access with University Network account.
Newspaper Source	(EBSCO) Provides full text for 25 U.S. and international newspapers and selected full text for more than 260 regional U.S. newspapers. Also includes television and radio news transcripts. Remote access with University Network account.
Nursing and Allied Health Source	(ProQuest) Full Text. Covers nursing, allied health, alternative and complementary medicine. Includes scholarly journal articles, dissertations, e-book content, evidence-based research, systemic reviews of healthcare treatments, multicultural resources, and training videos. Remote access with University Network account.
Nursing  Books@Ovid	(ProQuest) A Lippencott/Springhouse collection of nursing books available electronically that include authoritative content on nursing interventions, procedures, and techniques. Contains manuals of care plans, lab and diagnostic tests, nursing practice, complementary therapies, and current drug guides. Remote access with University Network account.
O Top
Old Testament Abstracts	(EBSCO) Offers citations and abstracts for books, articles, and software related to Old Testament studies. Topics include antiquities, archaeology, biblical theology, philology and more. Coverage from 1978. Remote access with University Network account.
Original Sources	(Direct) An extensive full text collection of original source documents in history, politics and government, philosophy, religion, science and mathematics, language, literature and the social sciences. Provides insights into the work of great and original minds. Remote access with University Network account
OVID Sports Medicine & Orthopedics Journals	Full text access to 23 highly ranked journals in sports science, sports medicine, rehabilitation and orthopedics, offering professional experience and practical application of peer-reviewed research findings for strength coaches, athletic trainers, physical therapists, and other health professionals involved in rehabilitation science and sports medicine.
Oxford Biblical Studies Online	(Direct) Full Text. Includes a wide variety of reference works for the study of the Bible and biblical history, including six Oxford editions of the Bible, biblical commentary and annotations, a multitude of reference material, primary texts, images, and maps.
Oxford English Dictionary	(Direct) Widely regarded as the accepted authority on the English language, the Oxford English Dictionary includes the meaning, history, and pronunciation of 600,000 words, from Old English to the present day. Remote access with University Network account.
Oxford/Grove Art Online	(Direct) The foremost scholarly art encyclopedia covering all aspects of visual art. It contains the full text of the Dictionary of Art and over 6,000 images. Also includes the Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art Terms, the Oxford Companion to Western Art, and the Encyclopedia of Aesthetics, providing critical thought on art, culture and society. Remote access with University Network account.
Oxford Music Online	(Direct) Oxford Music Online includes The Oxford Dictionary of Music, and The Oxford Companion to Music, as well as the previous components of Grove Music Online: The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, The New Grove Dictionary of Opera, The New Grove Dictionary of Jazz, and newly commissioned material. Some musical examples are available in sound. Remote access with University Network account.
P Top
PapersFirst	(FirstSearch) An index of papers published and presented at conferences, congresses, symposiums, and expositions worldwide. Remote access with University Network account.
Philosopher's Index	(Ebsco) Contains citation information and author-written abstracts for journal articles and books covering all major fields of philosophy such as aesthetics, epistemology, ethics, logic, metaphysics, etc., and philosophy of related interdisciplinary fields such as education, history, law and religion. Some links to full text. Remote access with University Network account.
Political Database of the Americas	(Web) A project of the Center for Latin American Studies at Georgetown University, this database offers full text information on political institutions and processes relating to the strengthening of democracy in the Western Hemisphere. Free web access.
Primary Search	(EBSCO) Offers full text for popular elementary school magazines back to 1990, the American Heritage Children’s Dictionary, and an image collection of photos, maps and flags. All full text articles are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles). Remote access with University Network account.
Proceedings	(FirstSearch) An index of conferences, congresses, symposiums, expositions and workshops worldwide. Most records contain a list of papers presented. Remote access with University Network account.
Professional Development Collection	(EBSCO) Designed for professional educators, this database provides a highly specialized full text collection of quality education journals including peer-reviewed titles and educational reports. Remote access with University account.
PsycARTICLES	(EBSCO) From the American Psychological Association, this companion to PsycINFO contains full-text, peer-reviewed, scholarly and scientific articles in psychology. Coverage spans 1894 to present and most APA journals are available from Volume 1, Issue 1. Remote access with University Network account.
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection	(EBSCO) Full text coverage of topics such as emotional and behavioral characteristics, psychiatry & psychology, mental processes, anthropology, and observational and experimental methods. Remote access with University Network account.
PsycINFO	(EBSCO) From the American Psychological Association, this database includes citations and summaries of scholarly journal articles, books and dissertations in psychology, psychiatry, sociology, anthropology, and related disciplines. Some links to full text. Remote access with University Network account.
PubMed	(Web) Provides text based searching for citations to biomedical literature, including citations from MEDLINE. Some links to full text in free online journals or publisher websites. Free web access.
R Top
Regional Business News	(EBSCO) Delivers full text coverage for regional business journals, newspapers and newswires from all metropolitan and rural areas within the United States. Updated daily. Remote access with University Network account.
Religion and Philosophy Collection	(EBSCO) Offers full text for such topics as world religions, major denominations, biblical studies, religious history, epistemology, political philosophy, philosophy of language, moral philosophy and the history of philosophy. Remote access with University Network account.
RILM Music Abstracts	(EBSCO) Published by Répertoire International de Littérature Musicale, New York, the RILM Abstracts of Music Literature is a comprehensive guide to publications on music from all over the world and contains citations and abstracts of articles, books, conference proceedings, critical commentaries, bibliographies, dissertations, recordings, Festschriften, films, concert reviews, recording notes and videos. Remote access with University Network account.
S Top
Science Accelerator	(Web) Search across important collections of the U.S. Department of Energy's scientific and technical information for full-text documents and bibliographic citations in physics, chemistry, materials, biology, environmental sciences, energy technologies, engineering, computer and information science, and other topics. Free web access.
Science and Technology Collection	(EBSCO) Contains full text journal articles covering relevant scientific and technical topics such as aeronautics, astrophysics, biology, chemistry, computer technology, geology, aviation, physics, archaeology, marine sciences and materials science. Remote access with University Network account.
Science.gov	(Web) A gateway to authoritative science websites and full text information provided by U.S. government agencies. Free web access.
Scribner's Writers Series	(TexShare) Provides bio-critical essays on the lives and works of more than 1,600 authors from around the world. Each essay includes a biography placing the author's work within a personal and historical framework. Remote access with University Network account.
Serials Directory	(EBSCO)  Accurate up-to-date bibliographic information for popular serials including current pricing structures, publisher e-mail and Internet addresses, and Library of Congress and Dewey Decimal classifications.  Remote access with University Network account.
SocINDEX with Full Text	(EBSCO) Offers comprehensive coverage of sociology and encompasses all sub-disciplines and closely related areas of study such as criminology and criminal justice, ethnic and racial studies, marriage and family, social work, and sociological aspects of history, politics, psychology, and religion. Indexes journals, books, conference proceedings and other content. Remote access with University Network account.
Something about the Author	(Direct) Something About the Author Online provides comprehensive online access to all volumes ever printed in Gale's™ acclaimed Something About the Author series, which examines the lives and works of authors and illustrators for children and young adults. This preeminent source on authors and literature for young people also includes Something About the Author Autobiography Series. Remote access with University network account.
SPORTDiscus with full text	(EBSCO) Full Text. Provided by the Sport Information Resource Centre, offers comprehensive coverage of sport, fitness and related disciplines, including sports medicine. Covers journals and monographs published since 1800, with full text back to 1985. Includes over 22,000 dissertations and theses.  Remote access with University Network account. .
T Top
Teacher Reference Center	(Web) A free resource via the EBSCOhost platform, this site provides indexing and abstracts from popular teacher and administrator journals and magazines. Covers key education topics such as assessment, current pedagogical research, curriculum development, instructional media, literacy standards and more to assist professional educators. Free web access.
Texas Digital Sanborn Maps	(TexShare) Digitized maps chart the growth and development of Texas towns and cities. Maps include street names and building numbers, and provide some architectural and historical details. Browse by city and date. Remote access with University Network account.
Texas Reference Center	(EBSCO) Provides full text journals and books about Texas history, ethnic and cultural diversity, literature, business, home and garden, sports, leisure, news coverage, and biographies of famous historical and contemporary Texans. Remote access with University Network account.
TexShare Databases	(TexShare) A group of authoritative commercial databases offered through a consortial resource-sharing program of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. Remote access with University Network account.
THOMAS	(Web) Federal legislative information from the Library of Congress including bill texts and summaries, public laws, the Congressional Record, committee reports and roll call votes. Free web access.
TOPICsearch	(EBSCO) Current events database that offers full text for research concerning social, political & economic issues, scientific discoveries and other popular topics discussed in today’s classrooms. Remote access with University Network account.
Twayne's Author Series	(TexShare) Offers critical introductions to the lives and works of writers and to the history and influence of literary movements and the development of literary genres. Concentrates on discussion and critical interpretation of authors' works. Includes Twayne's U.S. Authors, English Authors, and World Authors. Remote access with University Network account.
Twentieth Century American Poetry	(TexShare) A collection of full text poetry and author information providing a unique survey of modern and contemporary American poetry movements and distinctive literary tradition since 1900. May include biographies. Remote access with University Network account.
Twentieth Century English Poetry	(TexShare) A collection of full text poetry and author information on authors originally from or based in the British Commonwealth from 1900. May include biographies. Remote access with University Network account.
U Top
U.S. Government Information	(Web - USA.gov) Offers links to all kinds of information and websites published by federal, state, and local governments, searchable by topic. Includes A-Z agency index and online government services. Free web access.
V Top
Value Line	(Direct) Provides accurate, independently created research and investment advice on stocks, mutual funds, and other securities, including analysis, ranking, price forecasts, company and industry information and financial statistics. Remote access with University Network account.
Vocational and Career Collection	(EBSCO) Full text coverage of selected trade and industry related periodicals providing vocational and technical information of interest to high schools, community colleges, trade institutions and the general public. Remote access with University Network account.
W Top
Wall Street Journal	(ProQuest) Online edition of this leading financial newspaper offers in depth coverage of national and international finance as well as hard news. Coverage from 1984 to present. Updated daily. Remote access with University Network account.
West Texas Digital Archives	(Web) A digital repository project of the Abilene Library Consortium, funded by the generous support of the Dodge Jones Foundation and the Dian Graves Owen Foundation. Contains photographs, newspapers, yearbooks, letters, oral histories, periodicals, manuscripts, journals, documents, maps, audio files, and more. Some material subject to copyright restrictions; the user is responsible for obtaining permission from any copyright holders for publishing. Free web access.
World History Collection	(EBSCO) Offers a global look at history with content from Africa, Asia, North and South America, Europe and the Middle East with full text as far back as 1964. Covers anthropology, art, culture, economics, government, military, politics, and regional issues. Remote access with University Network account.
WorldAlmanac	(FirstSearch) A fundamental reference source which includes Funk & Wagnall's New World Encyclopedia, World Almanac and Book of Facts, World Almanac of the USA, World Almanac of U.S. Politics, and World Almanac for Kids. Remote access with University Network account.
WorldCat	(FirstSearch) Locates books and other materials in libraries from around the world, including HSU, through a collaborative catalog. Has a link to request materials through InterLibrary Loan. Remote access with University Network account.
WorldCatDissertations	(FirstSearch) Bibliographic records for dissertations held in libraries around the world. Remote access with University Network account.
updated 20130403